Seattle Farms is a pilot project to use land owned by the City of Seattle for commercial food production. This pilot project is part of Seattle’s Food Action Plan. The goals of Seattle Farms are to address the need for more opportunities to grow and sell food in the city… [ Keep reading ]
Walk Score, the organization who’s mission is to promote walkable neighborhoods, has released their 2014 Ranking of Most Walkable US Cities and Neighborhoods. (Press release). With an average score of 70.8, Seattle makes it into the Top 10. More information about Walk Score and their rankings is here.
This is a follow-up event to the successful workhop held in October. A light dinner will be served and RSVP’s are requested. Participants will dive deeper into developing community-oriented ideas to help support the Seattle Climate Action Plan. Thursday, November 7, 5:30 – 8 pm. Hub Co-Working space in Pioneer Square 220 2nd… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is well known for its food scene. Fresh, local food never seems far away. But in some Seattle neighborhoods healthy food choices aren’t as easy to come by. And one in five children in King County does not always having enough to eat. The city of Seattle, through the… [ Keep reading ]
Note: Below are Councilmember Mike O’Brien’s prepared remarks from the Climate Legislative and Executive Workgroup public hearing on October 24. CM O’Brien testified on behalf of the City of Seattle, along with Mayor McGinn. The Workgroup is charged with recommending a state program of actions and policies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)… [ Keep reading ]
Join the Green Seattle Partnership to celebrate and restore Seattle’s beautiful forested parks for the 8th annual Green Seattle Day on Saturday, November 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm (event times may vary by site)! Green Seattle Day is a meaningful way to connect with nature and create a healthy and… [ Keep reading ]
The public is invited to a FREE screening of the award-winning documentary Trashed. The film follows Academy Award–winner Jeremy Irons as he sets out to discover the extent and effects of the global waste problem, traveling around the world to beautiful destinations tainted by pollution. What: Free screening of documentary “Trashed” Where: McCaw Hall at… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor McGinn has issued an executive order directing Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to work to become carbon neutral by 2015. Seattle City Light has been carbon neutral since 2005, leading the way for our other utilities and agencies. Our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are critical given the dramatic… [ Keep reading ]
Daylight savings time is fast approaching again- the date to set your clocks back is Sunday, November 3. Daylight Saving Time is a good reminder to test your home’s smoke detectors and change out old batteries. As winter approaches, it’s also a great time to replace burned-out light bulbs with… [ Keep reading ]
City Council will host its second of two public hearings related to the 2014 budget next Thursday evening at Garfield High School. The public will have an opportunity to address Councilmembers regarding their priorities for the 2014 city budget. WHAT: Seattle City Council Town Hall on the 2014 City Budget… [ Keep reading ]
